Days of Our Lives Comings and Goings: A Popular Soap Star Joins DOOL!

Who’s coming and who’s going from Days of Our Lives (DOOL)?

Are any favorite performers from yesteryear returning to the daytime drama, this week, or in the near future?

Have any new actors or actresses been cast on the show in contract, recurring or day player roles?

Are any well-remembered stars from other soaps, past or present, about to join Days of Our Lives fold in surprise new parts?

Here’s the latest casting news from the NBC soap.

The week of October 16, 2017

Greg Rikaart (ex-Kevin,) is joining the Days cast for a multi-episode story arc.

The show is keeping mum about who he’ll be playing and how his character will be involved in the story mix. Look for Rikaart to begin airing in the spring of 2018.

Deidre Hall reprises her role as Hattie, this week. She’ll share scenes with Stephen Nichols (Steve) and Judi Evans (Adrienne).

Longtime leading lady Arianne Zucker leaves town as Nicole on Friday, October 20. Look for the actress to share poignant goodbye scenes with Eric Martsolf (Brady), Greg Vaughan (Eric) and Melissa Reeves (Jennifer).

Days of our Lives airs weekdays on NBC. Check your local listings for air times.